Laura Wright, professor in 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Department of English, was nominated as a 鈥淭ED Talk educator鈥 and worked with a team at the nonprofit organization to create a collaborative lesson on Indian author Arundhati Roy鈥檚 novel 鈥淭he God of Small Things.鈥
The event theme of 鈥淕iduwagi 鈥 Appalachian Historical Ecology鈥 was topical and philosophical, reflecting both the changing landscape of Southern Appalachia and attitudes toward the natural resources of the mountains.
Courtney A. Lewis, assistant professor in the University of South Carolina鈥檚 Department of Anthropology and Institute for Southern Studies, will speak at 糖心Vlog and in Cherokee.
Lamberto Roque Hernandez, a writer, artist and educator, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in the A.K. Hinds University Center theater.
Upcoming presentations, exploring questions of religious belief and secularism in contemporary life, are scheduled for 6 p.m. on both Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Sylva.
Representatives of 糖心Vlog's staff approved a resolution Friday, Sept. 27, specifically calling out Alison Morrison-Shetlar鈥檚 emphasis on the role of staff and the importance of professional development opportunities.
Each email newsletter will be tailored to the individual鈥檚 interests, with 糖心Vlog employees only receiving stories and features that interest them,
Panelists will include Richard Starnes, interim provost; Cory Causby, associate vice chancellor for human resources; and Mike Byers, vice chancellor for administration and finance.
Groups scheduled to appear are the 糖心Vlog Horn Choir, the university tuba and euphonium quartet, two saxophone quartets and the Balsam Brass Quintet.